Day: October 29, 2023

The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman Kwara Council of Chiefs, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, over the appointment of Malam Lanre Issa Onilu, as the Director-General of National Orientation Agency (NOA).

The Emir said this in a congratulatory message by his Media Aide, Malam Abdulazeez Arowona on Sunday in Abuja.

Sulu-Gambari who described the new DG as a versatile media and public relations expert, expressed confidence in his ability to deliver on the core mandates of the agency, especially at a period when the nation is in serious need of national re-orientation.

He added that Onilu, as the NOA DG, would further strengthen the nation’s unity, national reawakening and patriotism among Nigerians.

He, however, advised the new DG to adopt far reaching consultations among other government agencies and individuals in order to further promote and project Nigeria’s image positively globally.

The Emir urged Nigerians to support him with prayers and workplace cooperation always.

Source: News Agency of Nigeria

Addis Ababa, A high-level training organized for members of the House of People’s Representatives (HPR) has kicked off at the Africa Leadership Excellence Academy (AFLEX).

Thematic areas of national, regional, and global peace and development will be covered during the ten-day training, it was learned.

HPR House Speaker, Tagesse Chafo, and Zadig Abraha, AFLEX President, presided over the first day of training at the premises of the Africa Leadership Excellence Academy.

On the occasion, the Speaker said the training aims at enabling the MPs to effectively discharge their constitutional responsibilities.

The training will also provide insight into Ethiopia’s existing situation in terms of politics, economy, government administration, and international relations, he added.

The participants are expected to grasp an adequate understanding of national, regional, continental, and international current issues.

Source: Ethiopian News Agency

Addis Ababa, The Ethiopian Ministry of Agriculture has distributed new vehicles and laboratory equipment worth 34 million USD to regional agricultural bureaus and research centers. The critical assets were purchased with financial support from development partners.

At a ceremonial handover, Minister of Agriculture Girma Amenti and World Bank Country Director Ousmane Dione presented 197 vehicles, 1,850 motorcycles, and lab equipment to help strengthen Ethiopia's agricultural sector.

In remarks, Minister Amenti said the provisions will accelerate and aim at expediting the achievements being registered in the sector, citing the encouraging successes in summer wheat production, the green legacy initiative, and the “Yelemat Tirufat" development campaign, which focuses on nutritional opulence.

He pledged robust agricultural extension services to enable the majority of farmers to harvest surplus production.

The minister added that the assets will promote sustainable community-based watershed development, increased climate resilience, and greater agricultural productivity overall.

The modern vehicles, motorcycles, and equipment will empower regional bureaus to realize greater food security, environmental sustainability, and prosperity for Ethiopia's rural communities.

The minister also mentioned the community-based basin development being carried out by the government in 501 districts located in 11 regional states and 1 city administration with 500 million USD obtained from the World Bank.

The World Bank Director for Ethiopia, Eritrea, Sudan, and South Sudan, Osman Dio, said Ethiopia has been registering successful achievements in land management, including the Green Legacy Initiative.

The Country Director stated that the support is instrumental in helping accelerate agricultural production and productivity in all areas of the country.

The World Bank will work to implement Ethiopia’s best practices across sub-Saharan African countries, he stressed.

He affirmed that work being carried out with the government of Ethiopia, particularly in the digital registration of fertile lands developed through the ongoing basin development programs, will be intensified.

The support is provided through the Agricultural Growth Program (AGPII) and the Climate Action through Landscape Management (CALM) Program; food and nutrition laboratories are provided by the Food and Nutrition Program, as indicated

Source: Ethiopian News Agency

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia serves as a gateway to Africa, making it easier for businesses to trade across the continent, Ethiopian Ambassador to Pakistan Jemal Beker said.

The Ambassador made the remark while visiting the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), the daily Pakistani Newspaper, The Nation reported today.

During the occasion, the ambassador highlighted the untapped business, trade and investment opportunities in Ethiopia and Africa as well.

Addressing the gathering of businessmen, Ambassador Jemal underscored the importance for Pakistan to establish a stronger presence in Africa, a continent with a population of over 1.4 billion people and immense potential.

He stressed that Africa is the future of global commerce and encouraged Pakistani businessmen to align itself with these lucrative opportunities.

Ethiopia, he pointed out, serves as a gateway to Africa, making it easier for businesses to trade across the continent.

He highlighted Ethiopia’s remarkable status as the fastest growing economy, producing over 97 per cent of clean, green and sustainable energy from hydro, geo-thermal and other renewable sources, making it an investment haven for global entrepreneurs.

The ambassador assured Pakistani investors of the Ethiopian government’s full support, inviting them to establish dedicated economic zones in the country.

He lauded the proactive efforts of Pakistani business community, citing a significant visit made earlier this year by over 75 Pakistani businessmen, including representatives from ICCI.

The ambassador said such visits are pivotal, underlining the principle that “seeing is believing.”

ICCI President Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawari praised Ambassador’s proactive role in fostering bilateral relations between Ethiopia and Pakistan over the past year.

Expressing keen interest, he announced plans to mobilize a substantial trade delegation to Ethiopia.

Source: Ethiopian News Agency